The Queendom of Bastille

A Queendom
Bastille is a Queendom, which means it is ruled by a Queen, unlike the Kingdom of Grelgaria, which is ruled by a King. Kings in Bastille are optional, and even then, they do not have the same power as a Queen.

About a Century ago, the Queendom of Bastille was the Kingdom of Bastille. The women in Bastille were being treated unfairly and so they rose up, gathered allies (for there were some men and others who recognized the unfair treatment), and revolted. After a year and eleven months, the Kingdom of Bastille was renamed the Queendom of Bastille.

Rivalry with Grelgaria
Grelgaria and Bastille have been rivals for centuries, ever since Bastille became the 'Queendom of Bastille' instead of the 'Kingdom of Bastille. Whenever something out of the ordinary happens, Bastille almost always jumps to the conclusion that it is Grelgaria's fault. Likewise with Grelgaria.

Bastille has in fact, stolen Grelgaria's crown. But unlike what Grelgaria expects, they have not been smuggling black powder over the border. They suspect that the truce at Grelgaria's Castle is going to be a trap. And when Calcarna attacks, they believe that Grelgaria is working with Calcarna against Bastille.

Trading
Bastille is known for their Blacksmiths. They create weapons of all kinds and trade them with other countries. In fact, they are the only nation to have a large amount of Imperial Gold buried in their land, making it a valuable trading substance.

The Treaty
Bastille agreed to the treaty for three reasons:


 * 1) The treaty was being held in the Grelgarian Castle.
 * 2) They wished to have a chance to spy on Grelgaria.
 * 3) They have the crown with them to convince the Grelgarians to sign a certain law into effect.

The Law
For centuries, the rivers of Pananca--the Illishas--have been redirected to one large lake, created by the people instead of by nature. This lake is the water-supply for all of Pananca. Slowly but surely, the land has begun to crumble and decay without the water of the Illishas. Bastille wants to let the Illishas run free again. So they plan to use the Grelgarian Crown to bribe Grelgaria in passing that law.